What is considered a crisis in the context of the maritime industry? At a time when seafarers, shipowners, and maritime officers face challenges and risks from various unpredictable sources, a robust crisis response strategy has never been more crucial. Traditional training methods often rely on table top exercises, manual drills and compliance checkboxes that, in […]
Next week marks Crew Welfare Week, a global virtual event that brings together maritime professionals to focus on the wellbeing of seafarers. Through conversations, shared experiences, and practical solutions, the initiative highlights an important truth: the people who keep global trade moving deserve the support, care, and resources they need to thrive both professionally and […]
This May, Blue Orange Wave puts a spotlight on seafarer wellbeing, inclusion, and community with a series of posts highlighting themes of mental health and women in maritime. This International Day for Women in Maritime, Blue Orange Wave puts a spotlight on the women who have made strides in leadership within the maritime industry. Today, […]
Netherlands based Blue Orange Wave wins the ‘Training and Safety at Sea Award’ for their innovative training solutions Maritime digital training solutions provider Blue Orange Wave is proud to announce it has won the Crew Connect Global Award for Training and Safety at Sea. The award is presented to a company, individual or team who […]
Pedagogy refers to both the theory and practice of teaching, shaped by the educator’s personal beliefs, culture, and experiences. As society continues to evolve, so does pedagogy, to engage students more effectively and improve learning outcomes (Top Hat, 2022). One of the most innovative developments in modern education is the use of e-learning, game-based learning, […]
Integrating technology into maritime training is essential for bridging learning gaps and advancing crew members’ development. These advancements not only enhance current training methods but also introduce new approaches that are crucial for staying competitive and ensuring safety in the industry (Future of Maritime Training – NSFlow, n.d.). Technological tools like e-learning, learning experience platforms […]
An increasing number of companies and organisations in the maritime & offshore sector embrace virtual reality as a training tool. And they do this for good reasons, as I will explain in this blog post. Although marine & offshore are often mentioned together, they are two specific markets with their own characteristics and opportunities. Maritime: […]
September 30, 2019 – The Hague – An official opening of the upgraded training center, Jovellanos Centre (Spanish Maritime Search and Rescue Agency), equipped with the Blue Orange Wave turn-key solution, took place on September 30. The market leader in VR simulation training solutions Blue Orange Wave has been selected to supply and configure the […]
May 21, 2019 – The Hague – Market leader in professional maritime training and simulation solutions Blue Orange Wave has been selected to provide a turnkey solution for a new training facility or SACS Group, located in Columbia. With this recently signed 5-year contract, Blue Orange Wave is to supply and configure the XVR Simulation Platform […]
04-06-2018 – Delft – Global leader in virtual reality training software XVR Simulation BV has chosen maritime services provider Blue Orange Wave BV as preferred reseller for the maritime and offshore markets. In this role, Blue Orange Wave will be responsible for all global sales and support efforts of the XVR Platform in these designated markets. […]